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Scholarships bring best and brightest research students to Queensland
Queensland is set to gain from 27 top Australian research students taking up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

Scholarships to foster Queensland’s best and brightest research students
Six research students from Brisbane’s north side region are amongst 27 top Australian recipients taking up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across Queensland this year

Bayside PhD scholars seek cure for skin cancer and disease
Manly West’s Ken Dutton-Regester and Thornlands’ Simon de Veer have research under their skin

PhD scholarship recipient moves south in search of a cause
Former Holloways Beach resident Grant Sinnnamon has made the move to Townsville after finding out he is one of 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

Maryborough home to first Indigenous Smart Futures PhD scholar
Maryborough’s Victoria Close is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across Queensland in 2009, and she is bringing a lifetime of experience and tenacity to her work

Rockhampton region home to some of Australia’s brightest research students
Three Rockhampton region residents are among Australia’s top 27 research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

Sunshine Coast PhD scholar to help dieticians on nutrition for mental health
Marcoola resident Kerryn Dowding is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

JCU welcomes six Smart Futures PhD scholarship recipients
Townsville is set to become home to six of Australia’s top 27 research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

Gold Coast PhD scholar to explore generational influences on holiday choices
Southport resident Sarah Gardiner is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across the state in 2009

Land sale boosts affordable housing stock
First home buyers will benefit from a new affordable residential development planned for 34 Kerr Road, Kallangur in Brisbane’s north, Housing Minister Robert Schwarten announced today.

Mackay research student makes local floods focus for PhD scholarship
Marian’s Kelly Dixon is among 27 of Australia’s top research students who will take up Smart Futures PhD scholarships at universities across Queensland in 2009

The anniversary of the Mackay floods this Sunday (15 February) will be a time for the residents of Mackay and surrounding areas to pause and reflect on the events of the past 12 months.